Nishi
Kobe
Popular places to visit
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Kobe Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
Things to do
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Top hotels in Nishi
LaLa Resort - Adults Only
We liked our stay there, and the staff are accodating and very friendly. Plus the room are neat, just don't like the smell of tabaco, and as a foreigner it's hard to figure out all the buttons they have, but except that. we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Reviewed on May 24, 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
The amenities in the room are dated especially the bathroom. However, the location is very convenient as it’s very closed to Shin-Kobe station. If you’re traveling to Arima area by bus or to other cities with Shinkansen, it’s a pretty decent hub.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
ホテルは綺麗で清潔、朝食も種類豊富で味が濃くなく、美味しかったです。ただ、値段上仕方ありませんが、部屋は狭く、かつ、ユニットバスルームに臭いがあったのが減点でしょうか。それでも、値段を考えれば十分満足でした。
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hotel Monterey KOBE
The room was perfect--clean, roomy, perfectly appointed.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Stayed here for the &TEAM concert and i had a lovely time! Thank you!
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
The rooms were a little tired but the rest of the hotel was magnificent. The location is perfect, try and get a room facing the Ferris wheel as night time is very pretty. The foyer is beautiful and always smells so fresh! The convenience store onsite had everything we needed including beautiful sandwiches ...
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Kanigasaka
While there might not be top attractions in Kanigasaka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Castle.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Suma Aqualife Park Kobe and hop on the metro to see more the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
Hyogo
Get to know Hyogo and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around the city.
Nagata
Nagata is well-liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.
